Kathmandu. Traveling from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi in clear weather is not only a way to cross the road but also to see a magnificent gallery of the Himalayas.

As you move westward, a vast view of central Nepal opens. The huge Manaslu Mountain of eight thousand meters stands like a chisel to the sky, along with the Himalayachuli and Ngadi Chuli around it.

This is followed by the most fascinating section of the journey: the Annapurna range. The sharp peaks of Machhapuchhre and the huge bodies of Annapurna I, II, and III amaze our eyes. In clear weather, these peaks shine like silver when the sun shines, and the beauty touches the heart.

The huge grandeur of Dhaulagiri and its white glitter make the journey even more exciting. Sometimes, it’s thrilling to see just the shadows of the far-western mountains like Api and Saipal beyond Dhaulagiri.

Before reaching Dhangadhi, these mountain scenes create a wave of peace and happiness in the mind They do.

Photo: Prakash Chandra Timilsina